Horrors of Modern Warfare Letter From a Frontline Driver
A half page letter from Robert Beck, a former Chicago taxi owner, describes serving as a motorcycle dispatch bearer and armored car driver in combat. He recalls shelling, mass casualties, deafness, blindness, crushed ribs, flies over graves, and witnessing mass deaths. He notes fatigue, claims, and disturbing scenes amid war.
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Telegram
Robert Beck
Chicago
Lakeside
Beck
Charlie
Linen Shower for Miss Laurene Otis
A linen shower in honor of Miss Laurene Otis was held last Thursday at the home of the Misses Gertrude and Esther Hollingsworth. The drawing rooms featured red heart decorations in various sizes, adding a charming seasonal touch to the social event.
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Gertrude
Esther Hollingsworth
Laurené Otis
Thursday Concert at College Opens New Year
The College Music Department presents a September 23 concert in Wood-Mar Hall assisted by reader Ethel Morris. Admission is $0.09 to support the piano fund. Mrs Hull plays Chopin and readings by Miss Morris include Mrs Harrigan at the Shoe Store.
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Wood-Mar Hall
College
Ethel Morris
Obituary of May Tas McCleery McCleery
May Tas McCleery, married to Elmer McCleery of Newberg, died September 10 1915 after injuries from a Salem runaway two weeks earlier. Funeral was September 12 at M Ey church Dundee conducted by Rev. Geo Hi Greer. Interment in Dundees cemetery. Survived by husband seven children three sisters and a brother. Community offers sympathy.
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Elmer McCleery
Newberg
Salem
Scholls Grange Fair Plans For October 15 16
Scholls Grange announces the Scholls Grange Fair on Friday and Saturday October 15 and 16 with entries open to all residents. Exhibits will include brains grasses canned goods needlework and livestock. A dairy cow contest under the State Dairy and Food Commissioner will accompany the livestock show along with four programs featuring speakers from Oregon Agricultural College and Ported area. Contact Lester R nat Hillsboro or Ernest G Heaton Laurel for details.
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Scholls
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Oregon Agricultural Gallon
Lester R. Nat
Hillsboro
Ernest G. Heaton
Laurel
Installation Service at Brook Church Celebrates New Pastor
On Wednesday evening four Lat congregation members gathered at a Presbyterian church to witness Rev. ce Lee installed as regular pastor. The program featured an installation hymn written by Rev. W B Lee, the father, recalling a Brook New York ceremony in 1860. The charge to the pastor was delivered by Ward M Sharp D D and to the people by Rev J N Bell D D of Corvallis Oregon. The event included an installation hymn.
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Preebyterian Church
Ce Lee
W.B. Lee
Brook New York
Ward M. Sharp
Ward M. Sharp, D. D
D. D
Corvallis
Oregon
New Silo Plant to Be Built in Newberg
G O Bassett the local manager says material is to be ready by October first to start a 48 by 208 foot office and factory building. This first unit will govern future expansion. dairy farmers seek silos for winter feed in the Willamette Valley with corn silage thriving.
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G. O. Bassett
Willamette Valley
Indiana
Newberg
River Street
J.C. McCrea
Last Call for School Fair in Yamhill County 1916
The article promises a large and educational county fair with amusements and music. Management asks community support and money to fund the event, aiming for the largest exhibit yet in Yamhill County.
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Yamhill County
Sunday closing law upheld in Salem Oregon
The Salem court upholds a Sunday closing law extending across many businesses including drug stores doctors shops bakeries and livery stables as a valid exercise of police power. It notes the measure aims at public health welfare and safety and is uniform in application to similar businesses. The ruling cites that theaters offer relaxation while essential trades require strict regulation. The article also mentions community notices and social events in nearby schools and gatherings.
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Salem, Or
Wea
Miss Ella Macy Honored Before Her Newberg Departure
A hospitality event hosted by Mrs. L. My Parker honored Miss Ella Macy who left Newberg after twenty three years of service to the community. Macy, a 1895 Pacific College graduate, has been a longtime teacher shaping local education.
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Newberg
Middleton
Gervais
Springbrook
Rex
West
Chehalem
Rushville
Indiana
L. M. Parker
San Francisco
Mrs. Chas. O. Whitely
M. McDonald
Clifford Terrell
W. W. Nelson
Ray Pemberton
Parker
S. M. Calkins
Frig
Ee C. Baird
Curtis’ Porter
Herman Smith
D. Jo Gilbert
H. O.° Wasson
Walter Parker
W. E. Terrell
C. A. Butt
U. S. G. Miller
T. A. Miles
S. Kentner
E. H Woodward
Reta McDonald
Alice Reeve
Jessie Britt
Florence Calkins
Ella Macy
Sibyl Woodward
Dick Linville Escapes After Jail Takeover
Dick Linville pistolwhipped and fled to darkness after being brought to the city jail for lodgment. Two marshal shots only spurred his escape as he vanished. He is alleged to have admitted breaking into the Presbyterian church, with a prior forgery charge in Salem and Oregon City history.
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Aioe
Keeney
Presbyterian
Salem
Oregon City
Newberg
Autumn Market Announcement by Woman's Auxiliary
The autumn market by the Woman's Auxiliary to Pacific College will be held September 23 24 and 25 in the former C C store building. Fresh foods hot tamales home made candy ice cream and fruit and vegetables will be sold. Second hand clothing and other items offered at reasonable prices by the rummage committee. The feediecraft department will supply Christmas needs.
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Pacific College
C. C
Mind growth classes offered by Pacific College in Newberg
The article promotes Pacific College in Newberg offering diverse courses for nontraditional learners. It highlights psychology languages Bible study sciences and a strong domestic science program for women with flexible hours and modern equipment. Encourages local ladies to inquire with the department head.
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Yamhill Electric Co
T Pgs
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Miss Laurene Otis
Scholls Grange Fair
Supreme Court
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Dick Linville
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